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US air strikes killed 17 people and injured 115 others in six cities across Iran, according to a health ministry spokesperson cited by Al Jazeera. The attacks occurred over two days.

Peru's foreign ministry has established a multisectoral working group to revise the national migration policy, involving ministries such as interior, labor, health, education, tax, and civil-registry. The initiative was formalized via a ministerial resolution published in June.

Belgium's federal government faces criticism after a record-breaking heat wave caused 1,222 excess deaths between June 18 and June 29. Opposition leaders, including Socialist Party's Paul Magnette, accuse ministers of inaction as scientists describe the event as Europe's most severe heat wave on record.

Spain recorded 1,029 excess deaths in June linked to a heatwave, making it the second-hottest June on record with temperatures exceeding 40°C. The Health Ministry's MoMo system reported the highest heat-related deaths since 2015, while weather agency AEMET noted average temperatures 3.2°C above normal.

The Health Ministry has proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Rules to expedite regulatory approvals while upholding established standards of quality, safety, and performance.

The Health Ministry is set to launch revised Anaemia Mukt Bharat guidelines, introducing a new beneficiary group, dietary interventions, and digital tracking to enhance anaemia control. The expanded framework aims to strengthen existing efforts through targeted measures and technology integration.

Public hospital employees in Israel can no longer access external AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini due to cyber safety concerns. The Health Ministry warned of potential cyberattacks and leaks of sensitive medical information.

The Health Ministry has expanded QR code-based drug traceability to include vaccines, antimicrobials, cancer medicines, and NDPS medicines under amended Drugs Rules. Implementation will be phased, starting from July 2027.

Israeli gunfire killed two people in southern Lebanon, prompting Iran-backed Hezbollah to accuse Israel of violating a ceasefire that has held since Sunday. The ceasefire follows a war ignited by the U.S.-Iran conflict on March 2 when Hezbollah fired at Israel in support of Iran.

Israeli attacks killed nine Palestinians and wounded 41 others in Gaza over the past 24 hours, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Since a 'ceasefire' in October, at least 1,021 people have been killed and 3,249 injured by Israeli attacks. A funeral for victims of an Israeli strike was held at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

A second person in Israel has been hospitalized for possible Ebola after traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Health Ministry confirmed the man is not yet confirmed to have the disease and is undergoing testing at Sheba Medical Center, with results expected in the coming days.

A suspected Ebola patient is being treated in isolation at a Haifa hospital after recently traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Health Ministry is conducting contact tracing, with final test results expected no earlier than Monday. If confirmed, this would mark Israel's first-ever Ebola case.

Jerusalem police are investigating after four infants were hospitalized due to baby food laced with sedatives. The Health Ministry has closed two Zol veGadol store branches in the city and urged the public to verify product seals.

The Health Ministry has issued a directive on cough syrups, but challenges in enforcing over-the-counter (OTC) regulations in smaller localities and towns have been highlighted.

Ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed over 986 people since a ceasefire in October, raising the death toll to 72,996 according to the health ministry. Over 173,246 others have been wounded, and thousands remain missing and presumed dead under rubble.

Panama's healthcare system features a two-track approach with public care managed by the CSS and the health ministry, alongside world-class private hospitals in Panama City. Many doctors are trained abroad and commonly speak English, facilitating access for international patients.

The Health Ministry stated that a syringe recall at AIIMS was a precautionary measure to ensure patient safety. A letter from MP Haris Beeran to Health Minister J.P. Nadda mentioned two separate recall notices for 10 ml disposable syringes from different manufacturers due to quality-related complaints.

Israeli air strikes on Tyre, southern Lebanon, killed 11 people and wounded nine others, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The attacks, part of Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah, also prompted an evacuation warning for the city. Lebanon's National News Agency reported additional raids in southern regions.

Trump warns Netanyahu as Israel and Iran halt fighting. Israeli strikes in Lebanon since March have killed 3,637 people and injured 11,188, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry.

A Palestinian baby was killed by Israeli gunfire in the West Bank, according to the health ministry. A bullet hole was found in the front window of the car where the incident occurred.

A Palestinian baby was killed by Israeli gunfire in the West Bank, according to the health ministry. The Israeli military stated the incident is under review and expressed 'deep sorrow for any harm caused'.

Russia's Health Ministry will eliminate sexology as a certified medical profession and introduce 'healthy longevity physicians' this fall as part of a healthcare registry overhaul.

The death toll from Israel's attacks on Lebanon since March has reached 3,433, with 10,395 injured, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Fighting in Lebanon is surging amid tensions involving Iran, Trump, Hezbollah, and Israel.

Ebola is spreading rapidly in eastern Congo as contact tracing efforts falter, with health workers following up on only 21% of identified contacts in a single day. As of May 21, the DRC reported 83 confirmed infections, 746 suspected cases, and 1,603 identified contacts.